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New Archer Way honors Bob and Jan Archer, two pillars of Ashland and AU community
ASHLAND, Ohio – A well-traveled pathway connecting Ashland University’s athletic complex to the heart of campus now bears the name of two of the university and Ashland community’s most enthusiastic and longtime supporters – Bob and Jan Archer. Archer Way, officially dedicated as such during a Sept. 3 celebration, is a frequently used pedestrian corridor connecting campus with several of AU’s athletic facilities, including the Robert Troop Center/Jack Miller…
WRDL’s 60th anniversary recognized by Sen. Husted
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s student-run campus radio station, WRDL 88.9 FM, has been celebrating its 60th anniversary of being on the air throughout 2026, and it recently received a unique gift – an official commendation from Sen. Jon Husted. At a campaign event this summer in Medina, Ohio, Husted took the time to highlight WRDL and the power of public radio, while presenting Aidan Haggard, a junior at AU and on-air personality on WRDL, and Derek…
Ashbrook Center to host conference, “We Hold These Truths: America at 250,” on Sept. 11-12
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University will host, “We Hold These Truths: America at 250,” a two-day conference exploring the history and meaning of America’s founding, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12. All conference sessions are free and open to the public and will take place in Ronk Lecture Hall at the Dwight Schar College of Education, with the exception of the film screening. The conference kicks off Friday at 3 p.m., with a keynote…
Ashland University, Columbus City Schools partnership reshaping educator preparation
ASHLAND, Ohio – A five-year partnership between Ashland University’s Dwight Schar College of Education and the Columbus City Schools that began with a goal of strengthening education leaders has evolved into something much wider in scope: a collaborative effort to redesign educator preparation curriculum and new microcredentials in high-demand areas, which will benefit Ashland’s teacher and principal candidates and ultimately PK-12 students. This extensive…
New grant from Teagle Foundation will refine AU’s First Year Seminar program
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has received a $110,000 grant from The Teagle Foundation to strengthen its First Year Seminar program, enhancing a key component of the university’s general education curriculum that helps new students build the academic skills, intellectual curiosity and campus connections essential for long-term success.
Ashland University named a 2026-27 College of Distinction, earns five program distinctions
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2026-27 academic year, a designation reserved for “only those institutions whose campuses reflect a genuine, student-first philosophy” according to the college resource guide for students, parents and counselors. Ashland also received program distinctions in five categories: business, education, nursing, career development and military support. This is the second…
“Open Tactics: Vulnerability as Survival” opening at AU’s Coburn Gallery
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Coburn Art Gallery at Ashland University will present “Open Tactics: Vulnerability as Survival,” a group military-themed exhibition curated by Daniel J. King, from Monday, Aug. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27. A reception, free and open to the public, with the artists and curator will take place on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 331 College Ave., Ashland. “Open Tactics” brings together seven artists connected…
Ashland Area Chorus rehearsals for 2026-27 season to start on Aug. 31
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Area Chorus, a community-based mixed choir of 40-50 singers, will begin its 2026-27 season Monday, Aug. 31. The AAC is welcoming new members. Weekly rehearsals for the chorus will be held on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m., in room 242 of Ashland University’s Center for the Arts. “(The AAC) will perform a program at the AU Fall Choral Concert Oct. 18 and participate in the annual Festival of Lights on Dec. 13,” said Ron Blackley,…
Ashland University’s MFA in Creative Writing gaining momentum after successful summer residency
ASHLAND, Ohio – A renewed sense of energy could be felt during the summer residency of Ashland University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, as the highest number of aspiring writers gathered on campus since prior to the COVID pandemic to immerse themselves in reading, writing workshops and mentorship from accomplished authors and editors. At the heart of the program is a simple mission, according to writer and editor Nadya Williams, Ph.D.,…
AU hosting Flights of Honor: 9/11 Remembrance Challenge
ASHLAND, Ohio – Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Ashland University will honor the first responders, service members and all heroes of that day who answered an extraordinary call by hosting the Flights of Honor: 9/11 Remembrance Challenge on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Jack Miller Stadium (800 Broad St., Ashland). AU’s Military Family and Veteran Services department is coordinating the event, which is free and open to the community.…
